The Civil War 1863

Harper's Weekly Original Civil War Newspapers

We Believe that the most exciting way to study the Civil War, is to watch the war unfold on the pages of Original Harper's Weekly Newspapers.  Harper's Weekly was the most popular newspaper during the Civil War, and it featured stunning illustrations, and in depth stories on all the important people and events of the war.  Below, for your research and enjoyment, we present this work in progress. Presently 1861 through 1864 are completed, and the 1865 issues through May are complete. 

(Newspaper Thumbnails take you to the Complete Paper)

Harper's Weekly 1861

Harper's Weekly 1862

Harper's Weekly 1863

Harper's Weekly 1864

Harper's Weekly 1865

January 3, 1863

January 10, 1863

January 17, 1863

January 24, 1863

January 31, 1863

February 7, 1863

February 14, 1863

February 21, 1863

February 28, 1863

March 7, 1863

March 14, 1863

March 21, 1863

March 28, 1863

April 4, 1863

April 11, 1863

April 18, 1863

April 25, 1863

May 2, 1863

May 9, 1863

May 16, 1863

May 23, 1863

May 30, 1863

June 6, 1863

June 13, 1863

June 20, 1863

June 27, 1863

July 4, 1863

July 11, 1863

July 18, 1863

July 25, 1863

August 1, 1863

August 8, 1863

August 15, 1863

August 22, 1863

August 29, 1863

September 5, 1863

September 12, 1863

September 19, 1863

September 26, 1863

October 3, 1863

October 10, 1863

October 17, 1863

October 24, 1863

October 31, 1863

November 7, 1863

November 14, 1863

November 21, 1863

November 28, 1863

December 5, 1863

December 12, 1863

December 19, 1863

December 26, 1863